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ESPN Panthers reporter David Newton speculates Cam Newton could sit out the entire 2019 season if he undergoes another shoulder operation.

It's pure speculation, and not particularly informed, though owner David Tepper also casually mentioned the possibility of Newton sitting out in 2019. "If you told me he took a year off and could recover and be fully recovered and everything else, and that's what it took, an extra year, why wouldn't you do that," Tapper asked rhetorically on Tuesday. At least as of January, that scenario does not seem particularly likely. Newton is opting for rest and rehab before deciding on his second operation in three years. Jan 15 - 7:37 PM

Speaking Tuesday, Panthers owner David Tepper said he had "no idea" if Cam Newton would undergo offseason shoulder surgery.

Looking perhaps 60-70 percent healthy down the stretch because of his shoulder, Newton was held out for Weeks 16 and 17. Newton underwent shoulder surgery following the 2016 season and has not ruled out another operation. The time to decide will be soon, though rest and rehab is always the preferable course. The problem is it often fails. Jan 15 - 5:23 PM

Cam Newton completed a career-best 67.9% of his passes for 3,395 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 13 picks over 14 games, adding 101/488/4 rushing for the Panthers in 2018.

The Panthers and Newton came out the gates hot, rolling to a 6-2 record on the back of the play-caller’s swiss-army knife 1,893 passing yards and 15:4 TD:INT ratio (to go along with his 73/342/4 rushing). Newton’s season was a tale of two halves, though, as the former MVP’s ailing shoulder ultimately limited him to a downright miserable 1,502 and 9:9 with just 28 carries over his last six games (all losses). With the team’s playoff odds long gone, Cam was inevitably shut down in favor of Taylor Heinicke/Kyle Allen in Carolina’s final two contests, finishing the year with a career-high 67.9% completion rate. Entering 2019 surrounded by what will arguably be his most explosive receiving cast in his eight-year tenure with the Panthers, Newton will again be a high-floor QB1 worth plucking off boards in the middling rounds of fantasy drafts. Sun, Dec 30, 2018 04:38:00 PM

Cam Newton (shoulder) will not play the final two weeks of the season.

The Panthers got off to a roaring 6-2 start but have since dropped six in a row and tumbled out of the playoff picture. Cam was part of the MVP conversation heading into November but injured his shoulder again and has not looked right for some time. He's been held touchdown-less in back-to-back games. Newton does finish the year with a career-best 67.9% completion rate. He had 28 total touchdowns with 13 interceptions. Newton may need another surgery. Wed, Dec 19, 2018 01:51:00 PM

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ESPN Panthers reporter David Newton speculates Cam Newton could sit out the entire 2019 season if he undergoes another shoulder operation.

It's pure speculation, and not particularly informed, though owner David Tepper also casually mentioned the possibility of Newton sitting out in 2019. "If you told me he took a year off and could recover and be fully recovered and everything else, and that's what it took, an extra year, why wouldn't you do that," Tapper asked rhetorically on Tuesday. At least as of January, that scenario does not seem particularly likely. Newton is opting for rest and rehab before deciding on his second operation in three years.

Panthers QB Taylor Heinicke had surgery to repair a "partially" torn triceps on his left (non-throwing) arm.

Our most recent blurb on Heinicke stated he did not require surgery, so something changed in the intervening week. Heinicke was injured early in his first career start in Week 16. The exclusive rights free agent could end up missing some of the offseason program but is not a long-term concern. Heinicke should face competition to keep the primary backup job behind Cam Newton.

It's not a given Olsen returns in '19 since the next stage of his career obviously entails broadcasting. Unless a bullish contract sweeps him off his feet (which is certainly a possibility), it sounds as if he'll return with a healthy Cam Newton in 2019. Unlike last offseason, Olsen finally underwent foot surgery recently and should make a full recovery for camp. His next season would likely be the last of his illustrious career.

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